Cultural Diversity & Special Populations

Course content will include 1) basic concepts of social, political, economic, and cultural systems and their impact on sexual and addictive behavior; 2) various cultural norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors including cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication; 3) analysis of research reports and literature identifying risk and resiliency factors for sex addiction, as well as statistical information regarding the incidence and prevalence of sex addiction in the general population and major demographic groups; 4) the unique influence the client’s culture, lifestyle, gender, and other relevant factors that influence behavior; 5) impact of addiction on seniors, women, and GLBT individuals and families.